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Downing - Eubank Collection (Mss 93), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 1994

Downing - Eubank Collection (Mss 93), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 93. Correspondence and business papers concerning the Downing and Eubank families in the Kentucky counties of Allen and Barren, which chiefly include Civil War letters, 1862-1865 (7); Allen and Barren County deeds; and tax receipts, 1832-1922. Also biographical information.

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Bridges, Richard Wilson, 1943-2015 (Sc 3249), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 1994

Bridges, Richard Wilson, 1943-2015 (Sc 3249), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 3249. Sermon delivered by Richard Bridges at the funeral of 2nd District Kentucky Congressman William Huston Natcher of Bowling Green, Kentucky. Includes a note from Patricia O’Connor indicating that Bridges was required to show the sermon to the Secret Service prior to its delivery. The funeral took place at Eastwood Baptist Church in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

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Lunsford, Matthew Dale (Sc 1405), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Mar 1993

Lunsford, Matthew Dale (Sc 1405), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1405. Paper, written by Western Kentucky University graduate student Matthew D. Lunsford, titled "Kentucky Reactions to John Brown's Raid."

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Greenspan Brothers & Company (Mss 92), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 1993

Greenspan Brothers & Company (Mss 92), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 92. Account books, 1910-1936 (6), including inventory, 1931, and receipts, 1930, 1934 (2), of Greenspan Bros. & Company, also known as The Bazaar, a dry goods store in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Data also about Reuben and Sego Greenspan and their store, 1902-1966 (6).

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Brown, Robert T., 1871-1939 (Sc 1351), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 1993

Brown, Robert T., 1871-1939 (Sc 1351), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1351. Ministerial record book kept by R. T. Brown, a Methodist minister, who resided mostly in Kentucky and West Virginia. Besides listing places where he preached, he also lists sermon titles, responses, weddings and funerals.

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Laida, John David (Sc 3244), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 1993

Laida, John David (Sc 3244), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 3244. “Iraq and Bible History,” a sermon of Dr. John David Laida, delivered at First Baptist Church, Owensboro, Kentucky, on 17 January 1993. His historical perspective includes comments on modern Iraq and Kuwait and the recent Persian Gulf War. He also calls for peace and for prayers for outgoing President George H. W. Bush and incoming president Bill Clinton.

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Swift, Timothy Joe (Sc 1428), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Dec 1992

Swift, Timothy Joe (Sc 1428), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1428. Paper written by WKU student Timothy J. Swift for a history class, based on an interview with Lorene Cooke, Edmonson County, Kentucky. She mentions Mammoth Cave, Green River and aspects of family life.

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Edwards, Jason (Sc 1424), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Dec 1992

Edwards, Jason (Sc 1424), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1424. Paper written for a history class by Jason Edwards, a WKU student, based on an interview with his mother Sue Edwards. She recalls events as they affected her during her youth in Grayson County, Kentucky, in the 1950s and 1960s.

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Guy, Sandra E. (Sc 1429), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Dec 1992

Guy, Sandra E. (Sc 1429), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscript Small Collection 1429. Paper written by WKU student Sandra E. Guy for a history class, based on memories of her mother Genevieve Baxter Geary. She recalls her early teaching career in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, in the 1940s.

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Whitmore, David (Sc 1430), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Dec 1992

Whitmore, David (Sc 1430), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscript Small Collection 1430. Paper written by WKU student David Whitmore for a history class, based on an interview with Hazel Bratcher. Living in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1937, she recalls the enormous flood and its impact on her and her family's lives.

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Bertelson, Richard Iii, B. 1970 (Sc 1417), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Apr 1992

Bertelson, Richard Iii, B. 1970 (Sc 1417), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1417. Interview, conducted by Western Kentucky University (WKU) student Richard Bertelson, with Persian Gulf War veteran Everett James Stephens, LaGrange, Kentucky--a former WKU student--about his war experiences. Bertelson based his honors thesis on this interview.

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Brizendine, Thomas Swearer, 1919-2016 (Sc 1397), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 1992

Brizendine, Thomas Swearer, 1919-2016 (Sc 1397), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1397. World War II letters, 1941-1945, of Brizendine to his family in Greenville, Kentucky, concerning his military service with the United States Marine Corps in the South Pacific area. Includes associated items.

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Ahart, Kelley Annette (Sc 1435), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Dec 1991

Ahart, Kelley Annette (Sc 1435), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1435. Paper written by WKU student Kelley A. Ahart, for a history class, based on an interview with Sherry Cowan, Hopkinsville, Kentucky. She focuses on life as a teenager in the 1960s in Trigg County, Kentucky.

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Kirtley, Brenda Joyce (Sc 1436), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Dec 1991

Kirtley, Brenda Joyce (Sc 1436), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1436. Paper written by WKU student Brenda J. Kirtley, for a history class, based on an interview with John Kirtley, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. He focuses on the Depression of 1929 and World War II.

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Suddath, Tony Losson (Sc 1425), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Dec 1991

Suddath, Tony Losson (Sc 1425), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1425. Paper written by WKU student Tony Losson Suddath for a history class, based on an interview with his mother Geraldine Suddath, Todd County, Kentucky. She focuses on family life.

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Baxter, David Mark (Sc 1434), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Dec 1991

Baxter, David Mark (Sc 1434), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1434. Paper written by WKU student, David M. Baxter, for a history class, based on an interview with his grandmother Celia E. Baxter, Laurel County, Kentucky. She discusses everyday life as well as comments on the Depression of 1929.

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Tackett, James Brent (Sc 1426), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Dec 1991

Tackett, James Brent (Sc 1426), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1426. Paper written by WKU James B.Tackett for a history class, based on an interview with his grandfather Maryland Tackett, Pulaski County, Kentucky. He comments on everyday life as well as Prohibition and the beginning of World War II.

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Sheffield, Brent (Sc 1427), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Dec 1991

Sheffield, Brent (Sc 1427), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1427. Paper written by WKU student Brent Sheffield for a history class, based on an interview with his father Richard Sheffield, which relates his and his family's involvement in World War II.

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Weedman, Edward Brent (Sc 1431), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Dec 1991

Weedman, Edward Brent (Sc 1431), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscript Small Collection 1431. Paper written by WKU student Edward B. Weedman for a history class, based on an interview with his father, who recalls his growing up days in Grayson County, Kentucky.

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Holloway, Catherine Lee (Sc 1432), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 1991

Holloway, Catherine Lee (Sc 1432), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscript Small Collection 1432. Paper written by WKU student Catherine L. Holloway for a history class, based on an interview with Elizabeth Holloway, Logan County, Kentucky. She chiefly tells about growing up in Logan County in the 1930s and 1940s.

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Weber, Beth Ann (Sc 1433), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 1991

Weber, Beth Ann (Sc 1433), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscript Small Collection 1433. Paper written by WKU student Beth A. Weber for a history class, based on an interview with her father, Jim Weber. He discusses growing up in Louisville, Kentucky, focusing on the 1937 flood and the home front during World War II.

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Burcham, James (Sc 1416), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 1990

Burcham, James (Sc 1416), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and full text (click on "Additional Files") for Manuscripts Small Collection 1416. James Burcham's writing titled "Recollections of the Early Settlement of Jackson County, [Indiana]," which was submitted to a Kossuth, Indiana newspaper for publication in 1874. He records experiences of his pioneer days in Indiana, ca. 1800s-1820s, and particularly describes relations with Indians and fort life.

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Price, Joseph Llewellyn, 1877-1949 (Mss 88), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 1988

Price, Joseph Llewellyn, 1877-1949 (Mss 88), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 88. Chiefly legal papers of Marshall County, Kentucky, attorney Joseph L. Price, during the time he practiced law in Benton, Kentucky, 1910-1922. Material related to Prices' work as the Food Administrator for Marshall County during World War I, and other World War I related materials are included also. Contents about the American Protective League in Box 1 have been scanned and added to this record (Click on "Additional Files" below).

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Interview With Ray Scott Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jul 1987

Interview With Ray Scott Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Transcription of an oral interview done with Ray Scott, b. 1913, as part of a project entitled "A History of the Civilian Concervation Corps at Mammoth Cave National Park" (FA 81). Scott served with the CCC in California and Idaho prior to coming to Mammoth Cave. He discusses his work on the New Entrance Number 2 at Mammoth Cave and his later work as a photographer for CCC and for the U.S. Navy. The transcription for the second tape has been added under "Additional Files."

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Boyd, Alexander (Sc 1389), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 1986

Boyd, Alexander (Sc 1389), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and typescript (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1389. Confederate soldier Alex Boyd’s letter to his sister Mattie, 8 January 1862, written while stationed at Bowling Green, Kentucky. He describes the design and construction of the fortifications on College Hill and the damage his comrades have inflicted on the town in light of the approach of Federal troops. He also describes incidents of military life, including the resignation of a commander, the requisitioning of private homes for hospitals, and the temporary detention of a Union sympathizer.

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Cincinnati And Fort Washington, Ohio (Sc 1399), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 1976

Cincinnati And Fort Washington, Ohio (Sc 1399), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1399. Holographic sketch of Cincinnati and Fort Washington, Ohio, as they appeared in 1789 and 1790, from the heights near Newport, Kentucky.

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Warren College - Bowling Green, Kentucky (Sc 1406), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 1974

Warren College - Bowling Green, Kentucky (Sc 1406), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1406. Minutes and business papers pertaining to Warren College, Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Louisville Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, organized the college for males. It was in operation from 1859 to 1879, and then was sold to Ogden College. An index accompanies the papers as well as associated data.

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Shannon, Jasper Berry, 1903-1984 (Sc 1404), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Oct 1973

Shannon, Jasper Berry, 1903-1984 (Sc 1404), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1404. Speech entitled "The Living Past and the Future," given by Jasper B. Shannon to the Kentucky Cemetery Restoration Association, Lexington, Kentucky, focusing on death as society views it.

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Turpen, William P. (Sc 1403), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives May 1973

Turpen, William P. (Sc 1403), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1403. Paper written by Turpen titled "Tim Lee Carter: The Vietnam War...", which analyses a speech U.S. Congressman Tim Lee Carter, Tompkinsville, Kentucky, gave before the House in 1967, advocating the withdrawal of United States troops from Vietnam.

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Lucas, Nathaniel, 1755?-1807 (Sc 1419), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 1970

Lucas, Nathaniel, 1755?-1807 (Sc 1419), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and typescripts (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1419. Letters (pasted on inside backs of a Bible), 1781, 1786, written by soldier Nathaniel Lucas, Camp Surrey, Virginia, to his sweetheart Sarah Rivers, Brunswick County, Virginia, describing Revolutionary War events; 1786 letter to now wife Sarah containing family news. Later associated items relate to the weaving interests of Louisa Tate Bousman.

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